catwalk

noun

cat·​walk ˈkat-ˌwȯk 

1

: a narrow walkway (as along a bridge)

2

: a platform along which models walk in a fashion show : runway

A dozen girls spin onto the catwalk at once, all in variations on a theme.

—Serena Sinclair

Examples of catwalk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These colors were trending on the catwalk for Spring/Summer 2025 designers, including Proenza Schouler, Loewe, Prada and Tommy Hilfiger, who combined a strong nautical influence with Bretton stripes. —Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025

The Weeknd performed on what may be the largest stage yet at the Vikings’ stadium, with a cross-shaped catwalk that nearly extended the length of the stadium floor. —Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025

On Saturday, May 31, a super powerful group of women from across industries took to the catwalk at W South Beach during Miami Swim Week. —Brittany Talarico, People.com, 2 June 2025

Take all of the flashy tanks that popped up on the recent spring catwalks. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for catwalk

• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock
• boardwalk
• cornstalk
• crosswalk
• deadlock
• feedstock
• fetlock
• flintlock
• goshawk
• graywacke

Kids Definition

catwalk

noun

cat·​walk ˈkat-ˌwȯk 

: a narrow walk or way (as along a bridge)